About the position
A leading company specializing in industrial furnace solutions for the metal mining sector is looking for an experienced Technical Sales Representative with strong technical knowledge of furnace temperature control and existing contacts within the mining industry to join their team in Rustenburg. This is an exciting opportunity for a results-driven professional to manage client relationships, drive sales, and provide technical support by identifying customer needs and recommending specific solutions to mining operations and laboratories. If you are comfortable traveling to mine sites and have an electrical background or strong industry experience, we want to hear from you!
Responsibilities:
- Provide on-site technical support and commissioning assistance for assay laboratory furnace temperature control systems.
- Diagnose and assist with the troubleshooting of thyristor panels, PID controllers, and furnace automation hardware.
- Conduct technical site visits to support the rollout, maintenance, and optimization of control systems.
- Liaise with engineering and service teams to resolve technical issues and ensure the smooth operation of equipment.
- Build and maintain strong professional relationships with lab managers, supervisors, and technical buyers within the mining sector.
- Identify opportunities for equipment upgrades, retrofits, or service improvements and refer these internally.
- Compile technical feedback and detailed support reports for both internal teams and customers.
- Travel regularly to mine and laboratory sites to provide hands-on representation and support.
Requirements:
- Qualification in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation, or Industrial Automation.
- At least 3 years in a field service, applications support, or technical client liaison role.
- Hands-on experience with thyristor control panels and temperature control systems used in fire assay or metallurgical furnaces.
- Understanding of PID temperature control loops, SCRs, SSRs, and furnace heating logic.
- Prior work in mining assay labs or furnace manufacturing environments.
- Familiarity with Phasecon, Eurotherm, Omron, or Siemens control hardware.
- Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel to mine/lab sites.
Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move.
- Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
- Apply for this role today, contact Adrienne Steyn at Hire Resolve on [Email Address Removed] or on LinkedIn
- You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: [URL Removed]
We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.
Desired Skills:
- Technical Sales Representative
- Technical Sales Representative
- Technical Sales Representative
